Published: Monday, October 7, 2013 at 9:42 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, October 7, 2013 at 9:42 a.m.

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Near Calvary Freewill Baptist Church.

Ms. Gordon was born June 25, 1943, in Thomasville to Ruby Gaynell Wright and Dobin Wright. She worked for 20 years at Kayby Mills and was self-employed as a caterer for eight years. She attended Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Colon Gordon; sister Brenda Duncan and her husband, Billy Duncan.

<p>Annette Gordon, 70, of U.S. Highway 64 East, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.</p><p>A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Near Calvary Freewill Baptist Church.</p><p>Ms. Gordon was born June 25, 1943, in Thomasville to Ruby Gaynell Wright and Dobin Wright. She worked for 20 years at Kayby Mills and was self-employed as a caterer for eight years. She attended Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Colon Gordon; sister Brenda Duncan and her husband, Billy Duncan.</p><p>Surviving are her daughter, Tamoria Brown of Lexington; grandchild Breana Tuttle of Lexington; nephew Gary Duncan of Trinity; niece Dana Eaves of Trinity; great-nephew, whom she loved so much, Tyler Eaves; and very special friend Tracy Freeman.</p><p>She touched the lives of so many people. She will be truly missed by her family and friends, who loved her very much. Her smile would brighten up your day.</p><p>Thanks so much to the friends and family for the prayers and caring thoughts.</p>